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June 20, 2025 at 07:55 AM
🔐 Web2 vs Web3 Wallet Accounts – What’s the Difference?
Hello everyone,
It's important to understand the difference between traditional Web2 accounts and Web3 wallet accounts.
🧾 Web2 Accounts (Username + Password)
These are the classic accounts we all know: you log in with an email/username and a password.
Your credentials are stored on a central server (e.g., Gmail, Facebook).
If you forget your password, you can usually reset it via email.
Example: Your StrDome shop account uses this login method, with ID and password. But in our case, you have an extra option to secure your account with 2FA.
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🧬 Web3 Wallet Accounts (Private Key / Seed Phrase)
These are decentralized accounts, created and controlled only by you.
There is NO username or password. Access is granted using a Private Key or a Seed Phrase (usually 12 or 24 words).
If you lose your private key or seed phrase, you permanently lose access — NO ONE (not even support) can restore it.
Example: When you register on STR.Domains, a Web3 wallet is automatically generated, and you must save your private key securely.
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⚠️ Important Reminder:
Web2 = easy to reset, but less secure (centralized)
Web3 = more secure, but you are fully responsible for your access
📌 Always save your Private Key or Seed Phrase in a secure place, ideally offline. It is the only way to prove ownership and access your Web3 wallet.
Best regards,
Iulian Bondari